Evan Williams was a true American pioneer and one of the first distillers in the USA who started exploiting corn. He was known as a jack-of-all-trades, a master in one – making corn into damn fine Bourbon. Sure the distillery (Heaven Hill) producing this Whiskey has nothing to do with the original distillery made by Evan, but the respect for the man and his trade made them carry his name, and they’re certainly proud of that.

The Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage is bottled solely from one barrel, selected by Master Distillers Parker and Craig Beam. It is vintage dated, meaning each bottle is marked with the vintage date it was put into oak and the year it was bottled. Depending on which month the Whiskey was bottled in, it is either nine or 10 year old.

Good overall quality for a cheaper bourbon. Seems to have a bit of a nutty finish. Worth the $26 I paid for it.

guest,
Oct 2, 2018

It is an enjoyable and affordable bourbon. You can taste the, vanilla, spiciness, oak, cherry smoke and cinnamon. Makes a nice maple old fashioned

Barry,
Sep 27, 2018

One of the best for the price. Great "every day" bourbon.

Todd,
Sep 4, 2018

Best Evan Williams I've had.

Joshua,
Aug 5, 2018

A favorite among friends and family, this smooth single barrel bourbon is perfect for sipping or mixing. I enjoy it with two ice cubes and a few moments to breathe. My go-to bourbon that is a pleasure on my palate - full of tones of vanilla, caramel and oak.

Jose,
Jul 27, 2018

It’s a well balanced bourbon. Loved it’s aroma even before adding a few drops of water. It’s long on the palate and it’s subtle sweetness remains asking you to try some more..

Dale,
Jun 28, 2018

Smooth and good taste

Robert,
Jun 17, 2018

good for mixing

Brent,
Jun 11, 2018

Nice and smooth

Leah,
Jun 5, 2018

So disappointing. The quality of the EW SiB has really gone down over the years. Many other great things in the same price range, so don't waste your time.

Khrystia,
May 31, 2018

This is smooth, what a nice surprise as I thought that being this economical in pricing the taste wouldn't be so smooth.

Mike,
May 28, 2018

You will not find a better bourbon at this price point.

Jeff,
May 26, 2018

Great bourbon for the price!

Jonathan,
May 22, 2018

"Nose - 4.25
Taste - 3.75
Aftertaste - 4.00
Overall - 3.95"

Kevin,
May 15, 2018

Meh. Good value, I guess, but I can't get excited about it. It's been sitting on my kitchen counter for a year now.

John,
Apr 24, 2018

Really surprised. Was tricked into this one at a cigar and car event. Pleasant. Nicely balanced and best straight

Lynn,
Apr 9, 2018

An anytime whiskey. Very pleasant. Nice finish
Some fruit overtones

Londale,
Apr 3, 2018

Definitely worth every penny

Joe,
Apr 3, 2018

Super smooth, not sweet, This is what I drink when I can't have Pappy ( face it, that is damn near all the time)

Jesse,
Apr 1, 2018

Dollar for Dollar a solid Whiskey.

Ron,
Mar 26, 2018

Not my favorite Evan Williams dram. A bit too spicy for my taste.

Dennis,
Mar 19, 2018

great taste, great price!

Michael,
Mar 14, 2018

Great bang for your buck!

Luke,
Mar 8, 2018

Not as good as single barrel jack but for half the price it's a great drink on ice you can share

Scott,
Mar 7, 2018

Great flavor for the $$

Marc,
Jan 7, 2018

It was good, but I really could not taste the difference between it and Evan Williams Black.

Bryan,
Nov 23, 2017

This is a staple in my home bar because it's delicious and one of the least expensive single barrel bottles you will find.

Kerry,
Nov 18, 2017

Least favorite bottle I’ve picked up so far. Very strong ethanol on the nose and palette. Tastes good with Coke, but more than I’d prefer to spend on a mixer.

guest,
Oct 25, 2017

For the price, it’s nice. Splash of water to open it up or over ice and I can enjoy for hours!

I think this is a good price for what you get. A little thin on the palate, but otherwise a overall decent expression of an already decent value Bourbon.

guest,
Aug 10, 2017

Smells very floral/fruity. Has that signature Evan Williams spice when warm. Very smooth when cold.

Melissa,
Aug 9, 2017

Great flavor and finish. Will always have a bottle on hand.

Gordon,
Jul 27, 2017

This is an incredibly good whiskey for the money, and one of my favorites. Really good flavor and balance of a little burn with a very smooth finish

Eric,
Jul 20, 2017

Is, and will continue to be, my house bottle. For the money, there is no better bourbon. I would argue, no better whisk(e)y, for the money, period. As reliable as it gets.

Sean,
Jul 20, 2017

Pretty good, but this batch seemed a little harsh. Still, a lot of flavor and a nice finish.

michael,
Jul 14, 2017

Love it!!!

Thomas,
Jul 8, 2017

It's okay. I'm a huge single barrel / small batch guy and this bourbon left me wanting. Spend an extra 10 bucks and get a good bottle. This bottle proves the adage, you get what you pay for.

Tad,
Jun 30, 2017

Evan Williams has always been my go to bourbon. For the price, I personally believe it holds up against the more expensive, more well known brands across the board. The single barrel takes everything I love about Evan and refines it into one fine smooth whiskey.

Steve,
Jun 3, 2017

Very smooth and flavorful

Lynn,
May 24, 2017

Very mild nice finish. Sit on the porch friendly

Michael,
May 21, 2017

Solid and good.

Kevin,
Apr 15, 2017

Nice👌🏽

JT,
Apr 4, 2017

Huge bang for your buck.

Joseph,
Mar 21, 2017

Starts sweet with hints of vanilla and spice and finishes smoky and peppery. Solid bourbon for the money, but you won't mistake it for some of the more expensive single barrels. Great every day sipping spirit. I'd say it is comparable to Buffalo Trace.

Aaron,
Mar 20, 2017

Vanilla Spice, a nice change of pace!

Harold,
Mar 11, 2017

I really enjoyed this. The taste was very smooth. I tried straight and with a splash of club soda. Both were very satisfying. I would definitely buy another bottle.

guest,
Jan 26, 2017

Best single barrel for the money

Alex,
Nov 30, 2016

For the price it can't be beat. Well rounded flavor that is an excellent quick pick that will surely please at all levels. Could easily charge a lot more and still compete, so at this price, I'll give it an extra star.

guest,
Oct 29, 2016

There are times you don't want to drop a lot of coin for a solid & smooth bourbon. While bottles can have some slight differences in flavor profile due to lack of blending, each bottle I've consumed was pretty damn good! Great by itself and awesome for an Old-Fashion. I've also used to blend with a rye in a Manhattan with nice results.

Daniel,
Oct 23, 2016

Pretty good for a $30 bottle of bourbon. Less sweet than many bourbons with a smoky streak.